Want a quick, spicy, and delicious meal? Pav Bhaji is among the most loved dishes in Indian homes. Pav Bhaji recipe is simple to prepare, delicious, and made up of the most available vegetables in every household kitchen.

Although a Mumbai street food, pav bhaji has made its way to the standard menu of North Indian cuisine. It is ideal for lunch, dinner, or for an alibi for evening snacks.

Follow this easy pav bhaji recipe and prepare it just as satisfying as the street stalls, but clean and makeshift, and healthy at home.

Ingredients

For Bhaji (vegetable curry):

1. 2 medium potatoes (boiled and mashed)

2. 1 cup cauliflower (boiled and mashed)

3. ½ cup green peas (boiled)

4. ½ cup carrots (boiled and chopped)

5. 1 onion (finely chopped)

6. 2 tomatoes (finely chopped)

7. 1 capsicum (finely chopped)

8. 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste

9. 2 tablespoons pav bhaji masala

10. ½ teaspoon turmeric powder

11. 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust as needed)

12. Salt to taste

13. 2 tablespoons butter

14. Water as needed

15. Fresh coriander (chopped)

16. Lemon wedges for serving

For Pav (bread):

1. 6 pav buns

2. 2 tablespoons butter

3. A pinch of pav bhaji masala (for toasting)

How to Make Pav Bhaji – Step by Step

Step 1: Boil and Mash the Vegetables 

1. First, mash and boil the cauliflower, peas, carrots, and potatoes. Roughly mash with a fork and leave aside. 

Step 2: Make the Bhaji Melt the butter in a large pan. 

1. Add the previously chopped onions and cook until beginning to brown. Start with the ginger-garlic paste and cook the stir-fry for 1 minute.

2. Finally, add the chopped capsicum and chopped tomatoes, and cook them just until soft.

3. Add turmeric, red chili powder, pav bhaji masala, and salt, and mix well into the mixture. 

4. Add the mashed vegetables in and mix, as well as mash everything together with the masher. 

5. For texture, add some water and let everything cook down for 10-12 minutes, and make it smooth. 

6. Keep mashing it while it cooks down like they do on the streets, as it should be a bit thick in texture. 

7. If you would like to keep it rich, you can ID the top of the bhaji with more butter, and garnish with fresh coriander. 

Step 3: Toast the Pav

1. Cut pav buns in half.

2. Heat butter on a pan. Sprinkle pav bhaji masala.

3. Place the pav on the pan and toast both sides until golden and slightly crispy.

Tips for the Best Pav Bhaji

1. Use fresh vegetables for the best flavor

2. Don’t skip butter—it brings the real taste

3. Toast pav with masala for the perfect street-style flavor

4. Add a cube of butter on top before serving if you want it extra rich

5. Squeeze lemon juice before eating for a fresh kick

How to Serve

Serve hot bhaji with toasted pav, chopped onions, and lemon wedges. Grated cheese is also added on top by some. Best had fresh, but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.

Why You Should Give This Recipe A Try

1. You have to give this recipe a go, it’s super quick and really easy to do. 

2. The ingredients are all readily available.

3. The dish we prepared is ultimately healthier but has the same traditional street-style Pav Bhaji taste.

4. Whenever you want something spicy and delicious, or Excellent for gatherings, weekend meals

Final Thoughts

You must have Pav Bhaji if you love that rich buttery flavor.

Pav Bhaji comes from Northern India, is easy to prepare, and is hearty enough to be a full meal!

This simple recipe from Best Recipes of India will help you enjoy Pav Bhaji, street style, at home! Cooking is simply done with fresh ingredients, a few simple steps, and the right masalas!